Stories from Thursday, December 2, 2021

The PCDT reached out to the superintendents of the four school districts in Poinsett County to get an update on the mask policy at their schools. In Trumann, Superintendent Brandie Williams said the mask resolution is the same it has been. “When we are in low risk according to ACHI, our parents/staff do not have to mask. ...

Trumann's Cobey Riddle earns all-state in golf.

Five cities in Poinsett County will have traditional Christmas parades while one city will have a Christmas Festival. Harrisburg's Christmas Parade will be December 4 among a day full of events. The Christmas Community Open House Christmas Craft Showcase will be from 10 a.m. ...

Christmas is just around the corner and you’re ready to put a fresh cut tree in your home. Choosing a Christmas tree that will last a month is a daunting task. Generally, a tree should only be kept for 10-15 days. Christmas tree lots are springing up all around, and while trees from these establishments may be perfectly fine, an alternative worth looking into could be a Christmas tree farm. ...

Dogs hear in a range of about 4X better than people. Depending on the shape of the ear it can vary. Erect ears transmit sound better than floppy ears. Gun dogs can have their hearing damaged by shotgun blasts and the bells and beeps used on training collars. Damage to hearing can affect your dog’s performance, so it is important to learn about your dog’s hearing...

Trumann Police Chief Jon Redman reminds everyone about theft during the holiday season. “Brrrrr, it's getting cold out there. We are staying warm here at the Trumann Police Department, hope you are doing the same.” Redman said they love the holiday season, but all the joys of Thanksgiving and Christmas can be destroyed by a Theft of Vehicle or Theft of Property. ...

EPC (5-7) came up short against Clarendon this past Friday night in the quarter-finals of the Class 2A state football playoffs. The Warriors lost 35-22 to the Lions to end their season. EPC had won five straight games headed into the game after losing the first six games of the season, including a 48-0 loss at Clarendon in week four...

Arkansas Game and Fish would like to remind everyone that it's time to send in your boathouse/fishing pier applications. Applications should be sent to AGFC for both renewal permits and new dock permits. Permits are $30 per structure, permits are $10 a year, permits will be for three years at a rate of $10 a year. Enforcement of dock permits will begin after January 31, 2022...